Hospers, John

1918 - Born on June 9th in Pella, Marion County, Iowa. American philosopher and politician.

1941 - Received his M.A. in Literature from University of Iowa.

1944 - Earned his PhD in Philosophy from Columbia University.

1946-1971 - Wrote the books, Meaning and Truth in the Arts, Readings in Ethical Theory, An Introduction to Philosophical Analysis, Readings in Introductory Philosophical Analysis, Libertarianism: A Political Philosophy for Tomorrow and Artistic Expression.

1972 - Was the first Libertarian candidate for President of the United States.

1980 - Wrote The Literature of Ethics in the Twentieth Century and Human Conduct: Problems of Ethics.